A bacterium called Gordonia sp. BSTG01 was found in a rubber plantation and can break down natural and synthetic rubber efficiently. The bacterium forms a sticky layer on the rubber surface and breaks it down into smaller pieces. This breakdown was confirmed by chemical tests showing the appearance of aldehydes. The bacterium's growth was linked to the decrease in rubber mass and increase in protein content. By studying the chemical changes in the rubber, researchers confirmed that the bacterium was breaking down the rubber effectively. This bacterium could be useful for reducing rubber waste in the environment.